twentytenRN

Latest Activity

1. help a new scrub nurse

   twentytenRN replied to JadeRN7's topic in Ob/Gyn

   Are you primariliy scrubbing c-sections? If you are, then I can provide you with a handy-dandy study guide/procedure guide. PM me.

2. help a new scrub nurse

   twentytenRN replied to JadeRN7's topic in Ob/Gyn

   Too many variables to make a handy list for you. It varies from procedure to procedure and surgeon to surgeon. The best thing you can do is learn the common procedures and learn the order in which things are done. One solid tip I can give you is to p...

3. Nursing shortage in Texas

   twentytenRN replied to avidgolfer3's topic in Texas

   They are border towns. Not the greatest working/living conditions and/or patient populations.

4. Question about LVN/LPN in Texas

   twentytenRN replied to ats1983's topic in Texas

   Yes, there ARE still places that do this. It is just not advertised. I am a new grad and just started my first RN position and was offered a relocation/sign-on bonus. So it is possible. With that said, in the DFW area I would check out LifeCare Ho...

5. New Grad programs in Texas

   twentytenRN replied to luvNpassion4nursing's topic in Texas

   Sent you a PM.

6. Phone interview

   twentytenRN replied to SarahLovesNovember's topic in General Nursing

   Yep. I've been hired out of state with just a mere 10 minute phone interview before. Wishing you the best of luck!

7. thoughts on a situation?

   twentytenRN replied to erin01's topic in General Nursing

   Gut instinct has a place in nursing. More often than not, you should trust it. It makes you a good patient advocate. Of note: Hypoxia=restlessness, agitation, confusion, etc... especially in the elderly!

8. Is your facility currently hiring new grads?

   twentytenRN replied to MJB2010's topic in General Nursing

   Yes but it is not advertised. Is TX warm enough for you??

9. Would You Feel Comfortable Doing This?

   twentytenRN replied to blondy2061h's topic in General Nursing

   Usually I'm in the camp of "not a good idea to treat family." However, for something so simple, I think it's fine. Sounds like you knew how to complete an eye exam with a Snellen chart and you are licensed to make an assessment and document it. Not...

10. Nursing student pass out??? I

    twentytenRN replied to ladybugme!'s topic in General Nursing

    Eat breakfast, snacks, lunch, more snacks... the worst mistake students make is thinking "If I eat, I will surely throw it back up..." Instead, you end up passed out cold on the floor from low blood sugar. Never lock your knees! As someone else sai...

11. Venoscope II, Veinlight EMS/LED, transilluminators

    twentytenRN replied to Difficult_To_Stick's topic in General Nursing

    I am sorry to hear of your health problems and your troubles. As a nurse I have to say that you can use all the fancy gadgets in the world you want when starting an IV but none of them hold a candle to someone who is truly good at starting IV's. An...

12. Nursing school here I come!

    twentytenRN replied to UnicornRN's topic in Pre-Nursing

    My deepest sympathies... Just kidding! :ancong!:

13. To the RN I just had hospital orientation with today....

    twentytenRN replied to DayDreamin ER CRNP's topic in General Nursing

    You can always tell the nurses who were techs before they became nurses vs. those who were not...

14. TX State Board of Nursing - Endorsement Legal Question

    twentytenRN replied to sunshineyday's topic in Criminal

    From the TX BON website: Eligibility Issues Applicants must be able to answer "No" to the following questions in order to use the online application. All other applicants may download a complete application packet. Review of applicants with eligibil...

15. Help!!! I cannot take a manual blood pressure for the life of me...

    twentytenRN replied to erin11408's topic in New Nurse

    Have you thought about changing your stethoscope? If you're working on a cardiac floor, some patients may have very weak/thready pulses and this will be difficult to hear with a cheap stethoscope. Other advice would be to see if you can palpate the...